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Oct 22 2016

What is TLS/SSL?

Cybersecurity 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
TLS and SSL
Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are two cryptographic protocols used for providing secure communication over a network. The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) prohibited the use of SSL which led the way for TLS to succeed it. The protocols have several variations and iterations used in web browsing, email, Internet faxing, instant messaging, and voice over IP (VoIP). Websites, in particular, are known for using TLS for securing communications between their servers and web browsers. This is accomplished by TLS providing privacy and integrity to data between two communicating nodes on a network.

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Oct 19 2016

Identity Theft

Privacy 1 Last Modified on 2021-02-18
Identity Theft
Identity theft has become a common problem across the globe. Fraudsters employ newer sophisticated techniques to steal a victim's identity.

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Oct 11 2016

What is World Wide Web?

World Wide Web 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
World Wide Web
World Wide Web, also commonly referred to as www is a term we frequently hear about. Though this has become an integral part of our lives, many still feel it is same as the Internet. However, Internet and World Wide Web are closely linked and are two different entities. Internet refers to a global network of computers interconnected in a specific way. The World Wide Web or www is a collection of web resources and pages found over this network. To access the world wide web, a web browser is needed.

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Aug 08 2016

What is DDoS and how to mitigate it?

Distributed Denial of Service 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
How to mitigate DDoS
A denial of service (DoS) attack is an explicit attempt made by an attacker to make victim's Internet resources unavailable to its intended audiences. The DoS attack is usually carried out by one machine connected to the Internet by exploiting known UDP and TCP vulnerabilities.

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Aug 06 2016

What is Content Management System?

World Wide Web 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
CMS
A Content Management System (CMS) is a computer application made with the goal of managing and creating digital content. Typically, the program will be capable of supporting multiple users at once in a collaborative environment. As such, they are very popular and common programs used when businesses build an online presence.

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Jul 18 2016

What is Internet Censorship?

Virtual Private Network 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
Internet Censorship
Internet censorship puts restrictions on what information can be publicized or viewed on the Internet. Governments and other organizations commonly use internet censorship to block access to copyrighted information as well as to harmful or sensitive content. However, internet censorship can also be used as a propaganda method to promote specific religions and political agendas.

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Jul 13 2016

Why you should stay away from free VPN services

Virtual Private Network 0 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
Stay away from Free VPN
VPNs are a secure way to hide your geographic location and identity in order to access geo-blocked content. The most secure VPN services that can protect your privacy are normally sold. Protecting your online privacy and identity is very important especially if you are someone who likes torrenting and accessing geo-blocked content.

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Jul 11 2016

How to locate your lost iPhone?

Smartphone 1 Last Modified on 2018-11-18
Locate lost iPhone
Misplacing a smartphone is not about losing your apps, music and contacts; it is also about giving away unauthorized access to your pictures, social networking sites - online identity and personal emails and stuff. In some cases, it also means the thief would gain access to your banking data if at all you are the kind of person who does banking online or stores all passwords in quick notes app. Given that your smartphone is a database of all your critical and personal data, it is extremely essential to register for in-built security features, install additional security software if need be.

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